SNAP Program Adjusts Funding Model for Operational Costs

Why it matters locally: The change in SNAP funding model means the Minnesota Department of Human Services, which administers SNAP in the state, will need to allocate a larger portion of its budget to cover operational costs previously funded by the federal government.

States will begin to contribute a larger share to the operational costs of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This change occurs as federal funding for these administrative expenses decreases. The adjustment means states will cover a higher percentage of the program's running costs. Previously, the federal government provided a larger share for these administrative functions. This reallocation of financial responsibility changes the existing funding model for the food assistance program.